FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I USE LETTERS AFTER MY NAME?
Yes. The award is formally accredited by EduQual as a Level 7 postgraduate diploma qualification, aligned with the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF). You would be entitled to use the letters DipImpDent after your name once you gain the qualification.
CAN I CONTINUE TO A MASTERS DEGREE?
Yes. Once you successfully complete the DipImpDent you can apply to enter the MSc in Advanced Dental Implantology directly into the final year under an Approved Prior Learning (APL) exemption. The MSc is awarded by Aston University. To be eligible you must achieve a grade of at least 60% in all modules of the Diploma and must commence the MSc within 3 years of completing the Diploma.
ARE PATIENTS PROVIDED?
The UK Training Standards in Implant Dentistry advises that dentists should undertake supervised clinical treatment of at least 6 clinical cases from start to finish (not just implant placement) before commencing independent practice. As this may take several years it is best to carry out this part of your training on your own patients. For this reason we do not provide patients during the DipImpDent. You can apply to have this part of your post-qualification training accredited by CADI.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This course is suitable for both beginners and more experienced practitioners. Applications are accepted from UK and International dentists.
Please see the Entry Requirements page for full details
DOES THE PRACTICAL SKILLS WEEK INCLUDE ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD?
The Preclinical Practical Skills Week (Beginners Pathway only) includes lunch. Accommodation is not included. The venue in Cambridge, where this program is held (The Moller Institute), has 92 air conditioned en-suite rooms that are graded at 4*. Cambridge also has plenty of other hotels ranging from budget to luxury.
DOES THE COURSE MEET ANY SPECIFIC STANDARDS?
Yes, the course adhers to the requirements of the Training Standards in Implant Dentistry (TSID). The syllabus is the training required by the General Dental Council for the practice of dental implantology in the UK. The Diploma is accredited by the regulated UK awarding body, EduQual, as a formal postgraduate qualification, allowing use of the postnominals DipImpDent and is approved by Aston University as recognised prior learning towards the MSc in Advanced Dental Implantology.
WHAT ARE THE COURSE'S AIMS & OBJECTIVES?
The course aims to improve the depth of knowledge and skills of dentists in the field of dental implantology from beginner level upwards. Sucessful completion results in award of the EduQual accredited 120 credit Level 7 Diploma in Implant Dentistry (DipImpDent).
WHAT IS THE COST?
The course costs £6,495 for the Beginners Pathway and £5,950 for the Experienced Practitioner Pathway. The course fees can be paid over 10 monthly instalments (UK bank account required). VAT is chargable on course fees.